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To apply for admission to the Department of Music, follow the procedure outlined by Bridgewater College Office of Admissions. Though an audition is not required, it is very much suggested that you contact a faculty member to discuss any questions you may have and to plan a visit to the campus.
Scholarships
Margie Anne Conner Music Scholarship
The Miller-Michael Music Scholarship
The Ruth Weybright Stauffer Organ Scholarship
Other Music Scholarships
The music scholarships listed above are open to all full-time Bridgewater College students, regardless of their academic major. These scholarships are renewable each year the recipient is in residence. Audition tapes or live auditions are reviewed by the Music Faculty, and nominees are submitted to the Committee on Admissions and Financial Aid for final selection. The stipend is generally $500-1000 per year and is based on available funds and market/interest rates. Applicants may submit video and/or cassette tapes or come to campus for a live audition. Requirements for the audition for various performance areas are listed below.
Keyboard: Organ or Piano
- Four Major Scales played by both hands simultaneously for at least 2 octaves.
- Two selections taken from standard classical piano or organ repertory which do not exceed ten minutes total.
Voice
- Five note scales sung both ascending and descending on "ah" or "oh," starting in midrange and moving to the lower and upper extremes of the singer's usable singing range.
- Two selections taken from standard classical vocal repertory with live piano accompaniment. Selections need not be in a foreign language. The time limit is ten minutes.
Wind or Percussion Instruments or Guitar
- Four Major scales which cover the range of the given instrument, or four rudimentary exercises for percussion instruments or guitar.
- Two selections taken from standard classical repertory which do not exceed ten minutes total.
The recipients of music scholarships are required to contribute significantly to the musical program of Bridgewater College by enrolling in applied (private) music lessons in the area of proficiency, performing in recitals sponsored by the Department of Music, and participating in one or more of the College's musical ensembles. Year to year retention of scholarships is dependent on the student's academic record and an evaluation by the Music Faculty.
In order to be considered, audition tapes or a live audition must be submitted/completed by March 1.
Chorale Auditions
Openings in the Chorale vary from year to year and are open for both music majors and non-majors. Consult the information regarding audition requirements for music scholarships for voice; the same audition requirements will be used for Chorale. Auditions need to be held before April 15 for the following school year. If you are in interested in auditioning for this ensemble, contact Dr. Jesse Hopkins for specific information.
Jazz Band Auditions
Auditions for Jazz Band are held from mid to late spring. An on campus audition is highly recommended, but a taped audition will suffice in certain circumstances. Along with the requirements for a scholarship audition, a piece in jazz or swing style is requested. Contact Dr. Timothy Weir for further information.
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